Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM encompasses many different practices, including acupuncture, moxibustion (burning an herb above the skin to apply heat and specific acupuncture points), Chinese herbal medicine, tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage), dietary and lifestyle therapy, and Tai Qi / Qigong.How does Acupuncture work?Eastern Explanation: Life energy flowing through the body which is termed Qi can be influenced and balanced by stimulating specific points on the body.